What contributions can social work make in the 21st century? Perspectives from the USA and Spain
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Social Work, Social Services, Social PoliciesAbstract
In this article, we discuss the major challenges facing our societies, and the role social work can play as a scientific discipline and a helping profession, with particular attention to the situation in Spain and the United States.
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